Economist Podcasts

Moeka Iida, Japan correspondent who explains Pokémon’s 30th anniversary and cultural roots. Henry Tricks, US technology editor who unpacks the Pentagon’s clash with Anthropic over AI use. Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent reporting from Jerusalem on widening regional conflict and Netanyahu’s Lebanon offensive. They discuss strikes across the Middle East, AI in military targeting, and Pokémon’s global staying power.

Three reporters preview sharp reporting on the stories that move markets. Expect conversations with top bosses, investors and analysts about global finance and business. Coverage stretches from politics to science and technology. New episodes arrive weekly.

Shashank Joshi, defence editor who breaks down military capabilities. Gregg Carlstrom, Gulf correspondent reporting on strikes and regional fallout. Nicolas Pelham, Middle East reporter on Iran’s politics and succession. They discuss the US-Israel strikes and Khamenei’s death. They map Iran’s multi-front retaliation and missile capabilities. They explore Gulf states’ dilemmas and possible paths to de-escalation.

Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent who tells a portrait of Maine lobsterman Virginia Oliver. Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondent reporting on brutal attacks and shifting militant dynamics in Nigeria. Alex Domash, economics correspondent exploring why AI has not yet shown up in macroeconomic data. They discuss AI’s measurable adoption and productivity puzzles, widening security crises in Nigeria, and a life spent at sea.

Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent with Iran and regional security expertise, outlines the military buildup, possible US strike options and how Iran might retaliate. Annie Crabill, senior digital editor, traces the lead-up to the US civil war and key turning points. Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor, offers sharp film and TV picks. Multiple short conversations cover strategy, history and entertainment.

Ainslie Johnstone, a data journalist who studies large datasets, talks marathon training patterns. Arkady Ostrovsky, Russia editor and correspondent, recounts how four years of war reshaped daily life and the economy. Sarah Birke, Mexico City bureau chief and reporter, explains the capture of El Mencho and the likely surge in cartel violence. Short, topical conversations on running, Russia and Mexico.

Shashank Joshi, defence editor who explains military tech and battlefield dynamics. Edward Carr, deputy editor who analyses political and strategic implications for Europe and Russia. Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondent who shares on-the-ground social and human impacts. They discuss early shocks and misjudgements, the transparent battlefield and drones, Europe’s rearmament, attrition and manpower strains, and whether a viable negotiated peace exists.

Rachana Shanbhogue, Business-affairs editor who explains US trade law and tariffs, and Aaron Connelly, Asia diplomatic editor who tracks Australian coalition politics. They unpack the Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs and how he might rebuild trade barriers. They also explore One Nation’s surge and the strain it puts on Australia’s conservative coalition.

Ann Wroe, obituaries editor at The Economist, offers a concise reflection on Jesse Jackson's life and activism. Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent, unpacks the Saudi–UAE diplomatic spat and its regional economic and military ripple effects. Sonny Loughran, Britain writer, details Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, legal stakes and what it might mean for the monarchy's reputation.

Noah Sneider, East Asia bureau chief who covers South Korean politics; Alex Domash, economics correspondent who analyses labour and AI; Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor who reviews memoirs. They discuss Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial-law crisis and the polarization it exposed. They debate AI’s impact on white-collar work. They examine Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir and its cultural resonance.